Anionic oxidative polymerization: the synthesis of poly(phenylenedicyanovinylene) (PPCN2V).

TitleAnionic oxidative polymerization: the synthesis of poly(phenylenedicyanovinylene) (PPCN2V).
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2009
AuthorsMoslin, RM, Andrew, TL, Kooi, SE, Swager, TM
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume131
Pagination20–1
Date Publishedjan
ISSN1520-5126
KeywordsAnions, Anions: chemistry, Oxidation-Reduction, Polymers, Polymers: chemical synthesis, Polyvinyls, Polyvinyls: chemical synthesis
Abstract

A new polymerization technique that allows for the first-ever synthesis of poly(phenylenedicyanovinylene)s (PPCN2Vs) is described. PPCN2Vs, with their high electron affinities and structural versatility, seem ideally suited to address the need for new n-type polymers. Remarkably the polymers presented herein become more photoluminescent, in the thin film, under continuous irradiation.

URLhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19072056
DOI10.1021/ja808256n